Arsenal vs Aston Villa is set to be the marquee clash of Gameweek 19 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as the two title challengers fight in what should be a highly entertaining match at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, December 30.
The Arsenal vs Aston Villa clash should be a highly entertaining match because of the high momentum levels for both teams and how consistent they’ve been in winning in the 2025/26 season.
Arsenal are looking to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a commanding win, but face a highly confident Aston Villa side that has won their last 11 straight matches, and the battle of the two in-form giants should make for a really action-packed Premier League encounter.
Match Details
Emirates Stadium
London, England
Tuesday, December 30
20:15 GMT
Confident Arsenal and Aston Villa Feature in Premier League’s Battle of the Giants
The Arsenal vs Aston Villa match should be a great watch for the fans because of how high the momentum levels of the two major Premier League teams really are right now. Arsenal are on top of the 2025/26 Premier League table with 13 wins from 18 matches so far, and their most recent defeat came to Aston Villa at Villa Park, for which the Gunners will be desperate to get revenge in the upcoming clash.
Aston Villa are firing high on confidence after winning 11 matches in a row in all competitions, and they look to make that 12 in a row by becoming the first team to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the 2025/26 season. This Arsenal vs Aston Villa game should be a fiery one where a lot of action should be expected, and only the most clinical players will be able to make a difference.
The recent matches have been slightly cagey between these two, but Aston Villa have won three of their last six matches against Arsenal and look to extend that record with a slick win at the Emirates Stadium.
Unpredictable Bukayo Saka Eager to Torment Aston Villa To Get Big Win for Arsenal
Bukayo Saka has been a driving force for Arsenal in the 2025/26 Premier League with eight goal contributions (four goals, four assists) in 16 matches, but he also remains among their most unpredictable threats. The English winger has had three goal contributions in his last four Premier League appearances, but was uncharacteristically subdued in the loss to Aston Villa at Villa Park recently.
Saka has a very interesting record against Aston Villa, losing six and winning six of the 12 times he’s faced them. He will be determined to guide his side to a thrilling win with a sparkling performance at the Emirates Stadium.
He will look to trouble Ian Maatsen & co with his clever movement, but Saka has to be at his efficient best when it comes to putting chances away or creating big opportunities to help Arsenal dominate their way to a win.
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Can Morgan Rogers Produce Another Big Performance To Maintain Aston Villa’s Win Streak?
Morgan Rogers has been a standout player for Aston Villa in the 2025/26 Premier League and played a crucial role in ensuring that they can also get the majority of the wins in their 11-game winning streak. He has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 17 Premier League matches in the 2025/26 season, including stellar displays against the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Rogers will be determined to maintain his impressive big-game performances with a standout display at the Emirates Stadium.
He’ll look to confuse the Arsenal defenders with his dribbling skills and unpredictable movement, but the Englishman will have to be particularly ruthless with his shooting and chance creation to bring that extra spark in the final third and help the Villans finish off chances clinically.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Injuries
Arsenal injuries: Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman, Jurrien Timber (doubt)
Aston Villa injuries: Ross Barkley, Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash (suspended), Boubacar Kamara (suspended)
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this match, both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery will be aiming to field their strongest lineups. Here we look at the Arsenal vs Aston Villa predicted lineups:
Arsenal predicted XI: David Raya, Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Piero Hincapie, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres
Aston Villa predicted XI: Emiliano Martinez, Lamare Bogarde, Ezi Konsa, Victor Lindelof, Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Visionhaus
Recording Date: 27.12.2025
